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Part-time Course Developer (SOSC 4001ACD)

12/8/2025

The appointee will be responsible for writing study units for an undergraduate social sciences course and developing assessments to evaluate students' progress. They will also create self-tests and activities to enhance students' learning.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company

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About the Role

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. 

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Arts and Social Sciences:



Applications are invited for the Course Developer post for the undergraduate course SOSC 4001ACD 社會科學研究方法.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

  • writing study units for a social sciences course on social research methods at undergraduate level;

  • developing self-tests and activities to consolidate students’ learning and application of the theoretical concepts;

  • developing assessments to evaluate students’ progress and performance requirements; and

  • performing any other duties as assigned.

 

Candidates

Candidates are expected to possess the following:

  • A higher degree in sociology or related discipline;

  • Good knowledge on social research methods;

  • Good writing, organization and communication skills are essential; and

  • Publications and teaching experiences in tertiary education institutions are preferred.

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a freelance basis.

 

 

To Apply

Please send your C.V. to the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University by email (as@hkmu.edu.hk) (Please quote the reference number in your application).

 

 

Closing date of application: 21 December 2025

 

 

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment.  For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. 

Key Skills
WritingOrganizationCommunicationSocial Research MethodsAssessment Development
Categories
EducationSocial Services
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